Hi,
Sorry ! I think my question is not so clear.  I am not referring the diamond tread tire.  Please see below link to another wartime photo.  I am referring this one. 
http://gateway.ca.k12.pa.us/memorial/155.gif
I just want to search info this WW2 tyres surface charactor detail for M1A1 howitzer.   Thanks.
Cheers,
Kurtis